Moroccan Cauliflower with Tahini-Honey
Moroccan Cauliflower with Tahini-Honey is a vibrant and flavorful dish that showcases the delightful taste of roasted cauliflower paired with a creamy tahini-honey drizzle. This easy-to-make recipe brings together aromatic spices like cumin and coriander, making it perfect for any occasion, whether as a side or a light main course. The visually stunning presentation, enhanced by fresh parsley and sesame seeds, ensures this dish will impress your family and guests alike. Enjoy it warm as part of a wholesome meal or tossed into salads for added depth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head of cauliflower, cut into florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 3 tablespoons tahini
- 2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Fresh parsley and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a mixing bowl, toss cauliflower florets with olive oil, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Spread seasoned cauliflower on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- While roasting, whisk tahini, honey (or maple syrup), lemon juice, and a pinch of salt until smooth; adjust consistency if needed.
- Once roasted, drizzle tahini-honey sauce over the cauliflower in a serving bowl.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and sesame seeds before serving warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg